Spring Mountain stands to the west of St Helena, growing some of the finest grapes to be found in Napa Valley. Many winemakers on the mountain have been at it for several years and represent Napa from years gone by. Lots of wine history has been made here. I visited Sheldon Richards, Owner and Winemaker at Paloma Vineyard, to learn about his experiences in the business. Paloma has one of the most exceptional views I’ve seen in California and that pays off the fun and crazy drive up the mountain

Learn more by visiting www.palomavineyard.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Sheldon Richards, Proprietor and winemaker, Paloma Vineyard, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, defining the phrase “Its only just grape juice at the end of the day”.  Learn more by visiting www.palomavineyard.com

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Premiere Napa Valley 2025 is now in the history books with $3.3 million made from the auction. This podcast features brief interviews with 70 winemakers and vintners talking about the 2023 lots as well as explaining why wine is important. This is part two.  To learn more visit Napa Valley Vintners as www.napavintners.com

Part Two, Winemakers in order of appearance:

Mike Anderson/MTGA Wines
Cathy Corison/Corison
Kurtis Ocasawara/Robert Mondavi
Caren Hatton/Arietta Winery
Sara Fowler/Peju
Melissa Paris/Alpha Omega
William Nemerever/Nemerever Wines
Alex Lapuyade/Grounded Wine Co CHECK THIS
Hudson Miller/Paraduxx
Christopher Hyde/Hyde Vineyards
Jonathan Tyre/Inglenook
Matthew Perry/Lail Vineyards
Jeff Cole/Sullivan Rutherford Estate
Brian Kayes/Trefethen Family Vineyards
Eric Risch/Patent Wines
Gillian Balance/Beaulieu Vineyards
Evan Drucker/Conn Creek
Jean Hoefliger/Conn Creek
Bastien Lucas/Marciano Estate
Alex Eisele/Volker Eisele Family Estate
Brian Maloney/Buena Vista
Wesley Steffens/Vineyard 7&8
Teresa Zieder/Merus
Josh Widaman/Pine Ridge Vineyards
Eric Stauffer/VGS Chateau Potelle
Mara York/JennaMarise
Robert Foley/Robert Foley Vineyards
Steve Tonella/SR Tonella Wines
Carissa Mondavi/Continuum Estate
Shannon Staglin/Staglin Vineyards
Robert Smith/ATC Wines

Learn more by visiting www.napavintners.com

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